- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Houston, Texas
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 316% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 316% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 214) | E£ 60 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 129) | E£ 42 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (E£ 72) | E£ 28 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (E£ 14) | E£ 11 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (E£ 46) | E£ 13 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (E£ 78) | E£ 5.42 | + 1333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (E£ 104) | E£ 13 | + 679% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (E£ 80) | E£ 18 | + 336% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (E£ 102) | E£ 6 | + 1532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (E£ 43) | E£ 25 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (E£ 267) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (E£ 34) | E£ 8 | + 352% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (E£ 52) | E£ 3.73 | + 1280% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (E£ 44,194) | E£ 4,000 | + 1005% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (E£ 26,508) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (E£ 3,941) | E£ 350 | + 1026% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (E£ 25,156) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (E£ 15,883) | E£ 1,500 | + 959% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (E£ 1,971) | E£ 1,000 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (E£ 900) | E£ 168 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (E£ 6,758) | E£ 3,000 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (E£ 2,398) | E£ 1,200 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 184) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (E£ 343) | E£ 38 | + 814% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (E£ 816) | E£ 400 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (E£ 846) | E£ 533 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (E£ 1,410) | E£ 857 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (E£ 1,662) | E£ 800 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (E£ 434,815) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.67 | + 284% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (E£ 1,069) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (E£ 299) | E£ 52 | + 474% | |
| Personal Care | + 368% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 368% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 119) | E£ 27 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (E£ 413) | E£ 50 | + 726% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (E£ 1,973) | E£ 100 | + 1873% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (E£ 110) | E£ 50 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (E£ 65) | E£ 34 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (E£ 89) | E£ 25 | + 256% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (E£ 65) | E£ 30 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (E£ 360) | E£ 50 | + 621% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (E£ 743) | E£ 160 | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 392) | E£ 60 | + 553% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $156 (E£ 2,778) | E£ 120 | + 2215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (E£ 1,069) | E£ 350 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 202) | E£ 25 | + 708% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (E£ 70) | E£ 15 | + 367% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (E£ 62) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (E£ 7,685) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (E£ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (E£ 834) | E£ 300 | + 178% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 127) | E£ 40 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,042 prices entered by 458 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 33,775
($1,895)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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